Graduate Programme

Sibelco is a global material solutions company. We mine, process and sell industrial minerals at locations worldwide, focused primarily on silica, clays, feldspathics and olivine. We are also leaders in glass recycling. The Sibelco Group operates over 110 production sites in 31 countries, with a team of over 5,000 people.
Are you a recent graduate looking to secure a place on a development programme that will accelerate your career with a global market leader in material solutions?
Start date: September 2023
Location: Flexible

Why choose our Graduate Programme?
Sibelco continues to grow and transform, and we are looking for talented graduates to join us on our journey to achieve our purpose - Material Solutions Advancing Life. This purpose is guided by our core values of Integrity, Respect, Ownership, Excellence, and Teamwork.
This immersive programme will put you at the heart of our business, working on challenging projects which focus on continuous improvement and growth.
You will discover which areas of the business inspire you and have opportunities to steer your progress in line with your longer-term career ambitions.
How does our Graduate Programme work? You will embark on an immersive sixteen-month rotational schedule split into two eight-month placements within our Commercial, Operations, Finance and/or Technology & Innovation functions, preferably across two different locations.
After successful completion of the programme, you will transition into a permanent position in the business.
Entry Requirements: To be eligible for Sibelco Graduate Programme 2023, you must have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. degree within the last two years, ideally within a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or Economics, although we will consider other disciplines
We will accept applications from individuals who recently completed a Sibelco.
Language skills: Fluency in English (mandatory) and one or more of the following languages: Dutch, French, Mandarin, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Norwegian, German, Turkish, Chinese (to be based on final country list).

About you: You can demonstrate clear ambition, an aptitude for critical thinking and problem-solving, and a range of academic and personal attributes that will enable you to add value to the Sibelco family.
You are forward-thinking and welcome challenges, seeing them as an opportunity to be innovative and creative.
You are independent, proactive, and self-motivated, but contribute towards a successful and collaborative work environment.
You are focused on delivering quality work, have excellent communication, and interpersonal skills and can adapt to changes in a diverse multinational company.
If all of this applies to you, we are looking for you!

The Application Process:
Stage 1 – Application online – we expect to receive your CV and a cover letter in English outlining your motivations
Stage 2 – Online psychometric assessment & first selection with the delivery of projects
Stage 3 – Group assessment & final selection of projects (please note that you will be required to travel for this stage; group assessments will only be held in limited locations across the globe)
Stage 4 – Offer

Why Sibelco? We are a Responsible and Inclusive Business:
Environmental and social responsibility are central to our vision, strategy, and day-to-day business. Through a global framework, we proactively manage the impact of our operations and products to ensure beneficial outcomes for all our stakeholders.

We take a pioneering approach to sustainability and the health, safety, and inclusion of all our colleagues is of paramount importance.

We recognise the strength of our diverse global workforce and value difference and inclusion for all. Our rich mix of people bring an exciting exchange of ideas and knowledge to keep us moving forward and innovating new solutions. We seek talent of all backgrounds and abilities and continue to develop our leaders and our culture to help all employees to grow and reach their full potential.
Inclusive Team Culture: Attractive Employer (sibelco.com)
Sibelco recognises the strength of our diverse global workforce and values difference and inclusion for all. Our rich mix of people bring an exciting exchange of ideas and knowledge to keep us moving forward and innovating new solutions. We seek talent of all backgrounds and abilities and continue to develop our leaders and our culture to help all current and new employees to grow and reach their full potential.
Salary & Benefits: We will gladly discuss these aspects with you at interview stage.
Meet our People: Careers (sibelco.com)
Recruitment Process: Recruitment process (sibelco.com)
We welcome your application and will make reasonable adjustments where required to support you through the selection process.
Sibelco Targets: Sibelco priorities (sibelco.com)
We have set clearly defined sustainability priorities and targets, with key environmental and social objectives, which include Health & Safety, Climate & Energy, Community Engagement, Human Rights and Business Ethics.

Please note we have a Global Talent Acquisition Team and we will not therefore be requiring agency services.